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Paper but not the ink
Ink Mark was the one I was excited about most in the new collection from LV, since I thought it was going to be a darker fragrance in the vein of Encre Noire Eau de Toilette, Black Lacquer, or Max Richter 01. It turns out it is a much fresher interpretation of ink, or at least the paper that it sits on. Ink Mark opens with a confused blast of alcohol-y notes then settles very quickly into a coconut-rice sandalwood. Frankincense is completely absent while the rose plays a bit part in adding some smooth florals to the composition. It feels like a very "neutral" scent; it does remind me of paper if not the eponymous ink. I feel like the "rice"-iness of the scent is a bit contrived, like "we gotta make a scent for China! What do they like? Rice, of course!"
It's a bit of a weird scent which is a departure for LV, who usually play it ultra-safe. I don't hate it but it's nowhere near full-bottle-worthy for me. Just a fairly interesting experiment in scent which I'll enjoy wearing for the duration of my decant.
It's a bit of a weird scent which is a departure for LV, who usually play it ultra-safe. I don't hate it but it's nowhere near full-bottle-worthy for me. Just a fairly interesting experiment in scent which I'll enjoy wearing for the duration of my decant.